–Cindy Crawford’s 10-year-old daughter, Kaia, models for Young Versace [PEOPLE Moms & Babies]

–The reasoning behind Taylor Swift’s new bangs? Vogue asked her to cut them [Vogue]

–Project Runway champ Christian Siriano announces plans for a bridal line [Glamour.com]

–Up-and-coming model Karlie Kloss lands a stunning Oscar de la Renta campaign [Red Carpet Fashion Awards]

–Want to copy Angelina Jolie‘s Globes look? You can — for a lot less! [The Cut]

Rodarte has been synonymous with red carpet statement making since 2005, but young Hollywood’s support is finally catapulting the niche brand into the mainstream.

Months after attending the line’s spring 2012 runway show alongside Vogue‘s Anna Wintour, Taylor Swift appears on the glossy’s February cover and in a spread comprised entirely of Rodarte (above).

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“I have never been to a show where I wanted to wear everything,” Swift gushed to the magazine from her front row perch.

Also attending the presentation were sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, the latter of whom appeared in a recent Rodarte-curated issue of A MAGAZINE.

The 14-year-old, who says she’d “rather look like a 2-year-old than a 21-year-old,” selected the same off-the-shoulder seafoam frock (spring look #8 to be precise) for an appearance at the Jan. 12 Critics’ Choice Awards (left).

We think they both look amazing in the intricate dress, but want to know what you think. Tell us: Who looks better in Rodarte?

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–Justine Harman

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She already received some major bling this year — namely that gorgeous diamond engagement ring — but Hillary Scott was surprised with a little extra sparkle before the CMT Artists of the Year special in Nashville on Nov. 29.

The Lady Antebellum singer — plus fellow honorees Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and bandmates Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley — received a one-of-a-kind gem from jewelry designer David Yurman in honor of her country music accomplishments.

Scott and Swift were gifted with “Spiritual Bead” bracelets in yellow diamond pave, each featuring charms engraved with their initials. (Scott reportedly loved hers so much she put it on and wore it during the taping.) The men received more masculine tokens, including custom belt buckles, chain necklaces and dog tags, to accompany their CMT statuettes. Host Rob Lowe and chef Stephanie Izard — who cooked the pre-show dinner — were given David Yurman pieces to commemorate the occasion, as well.

Tune into the CMT Artists of the Year special Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET on CMT to catch all the soulful action — and to catch a glimpse of Scott’s newest accessory.

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With her Speak Now tour over, Taylor Swift is enjoying some downtime in Nashville, catching up with family, reconnecting with friends — and creating homemade snow globes.

“That was my first time making snow globes out of mason jars, antique Christmas trinkets and glitter,” she tells PEOPLE of her recent holiday experiment. “I found out how to do it on Pinterest. It made for a lovely winter activity day — [it] made me feel like a little kid again.”

From the sounds of it, Swift — who turns 22 today — will spend a lot of time reflecting on her childhood this season, considering her favorite family tradition is trimming “a big Christmas tree” with ornaments she and brother Austin made as kids. “It’s so nostalgic,” she says, “looking back at all the Christmases past and comparing them to how different our lives are now.”

“Now” means living life as a recording artist, being a recipient of CMT’s “Artist of the Year” award Tuesday night and releasing her first fragrance, Wonderstruck. “It turned out to be something I wear every day, and I’m so proud of how well it’s done,” she says of the scent. “I love it when people come up to me and tell me they wear it every day.”

The singer — whose toasty “Nashville holiday uniform” consists of sweaters, jeans and boots — is currently taking a break from the busyness, though, and focusing on shopping for friends. “I like to get my friends gifts that show that I really know them,” she explains. “If one of my friends says something about wanting something, I’ll write it down and get that for them for Christmas.”

Her own holiday wish list is a bit simpler: it includes a pasta maker, antique picture frames and “anything from Free People or Anthropologie,” she shares. She has big holiday hopes for her fans, too. “I hope that they’re happy, wherever they are … [that] they feel loved by the people around them,” she shares. “And most of all I hope they feel appreciated by me. My life would look nothing like this without them.”

–Kate Hogan

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With her Speak Now tour behind her, Taylor Swift has enjoyed a bit of a break, shopping in New York and creating homemade snow globes. And Thursday, she shared the results of another new project: a haircut.

The country starlet (and an unidentified pal) took to her Twitter page this morning to share a photo with fans. Though Swift kept her long layers and face-framing style, the noticeable change was feathery bangs that hang down to her eyebrows.

She’s not the only star to share photos from a haircut on Twitter this week; Tuesday, Kellan Lutz shaved his head and posted pics of the new look on WhoSay.com. Tell us: What do you think of Swift’s new look?

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Taylor Swift and Katy Perry were two big winners last night at the American Music Awards — not to mention, two belles of the ball. The singers — and close friends — sported flawless skin and eyes and lips that totally popped. So we talked to their makeup artists to get the scoop on their clean looks — and how you can emulate them at home.

“The American Music Awards show itself was the inspiration for Taylor’s look,” makeup artist Lorrie Turk tells PEOPLE. “I wanted to reflect the youthful, fun vibe of this event. I wanted her stunning, youthful complexion to really stand out.”

Turk first used a foundation brush to smooth CoverGirl’s Natureluxe Silk Foundation onto Swift’s skin. She applied concealer on the inner corners of her eyes, and used CG TruBlend Minerals Blush in Shimmering Sands on the singer’s cheeks. (Swift is one of CoverGirl’s celebrity spokesmodels.)

Turk swept some neutral shadows on Swift’s lids and on the innermost corners of her eyes, then lined the tops of her lash line with CG LineExact liquid liner in Very Black, finishing the look with CG NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara, also in Very Black.

For lips, Turk chose CG’s ShineBlast lip gloss in Dazzle. “I always send her off with whatever lipstick or gloss I used for any needed touchups throughout the evening,” she says, adding that Swift likes to play up her lips. “She loves red lipstick and black eyeliner.”

Makeup artist Jake Bailey created Perry’s pinky look, which he calls “a sophisticated twist on the ‘classic Katy,’” designed to complement her Vivienne Westwood dress.

He first started with foundation, buffing a liquid formula into her skin using a large kabuki brush, setting the look with Guerlain’s Les Viollettes loose powder. “I warmed her complexion with a tawny blush from Nars called Madly, and swirled a tiny bit of NARS’s coral shimmer blush, Orgasm, on the apples of her cheeks for a little extra glow,” Bailey says.

To elongate Perry’s eyes, he used liquid liner from Le Metier, plus two sets of false lashes covered with CoverGirl LashBlast 24-Hour Mascara (available in January). He lined her lower lashes with CG’s LiquilineBlast Violet Voltage eyeliner, softening it with a small shadow brush.

For a finishing touch, he used coral red CG LipPerfection lip color in Flame, “the perfect color to pick up on the dress’s coral accents and complement her lavender hair,” Bailey says. “I had Katy apply the lipstick directly from the tube and I refined the edges using a small lipstick brush.” Tell us: What do you think of Swift and Perry’s AMA looks?

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Country music’s finest came out to celebrate at the CMA Awards in Nashville Wednesday night — and their outfits did not disappoint.

Entertainer of the year Taylor Swift had an ethereal red carpet moment in J. Mendel, while Miranda Lambert opted for a glimmering black Haute Hippie gown. LeAnn Rimes added some drama in a ruffled, patterned peplum gown, and Kellie Pickler picked a silver Pamella Roland dress.

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Also on the carpet, host Carrie Underwood glimmered in golden Reem Acra, and Faith Hill made a similarly stunning statement in a white column dress. Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles added a pop of color in a sea-foam halter, while American Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina went short in a gem-encrusted Mandalay frock. The ladies all looked lovely, but which star dressed the best?

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Taylor Swift is known for her perfectly-coiled ringlets, but catch her at the right time and you might find her with a flatiron.

“It’s a very seasonal thing for me — I always feel the need to straighten my hair when it’s winter,” the perfumer tells PEOPLE. “In the winter months I’m like, ‘Oh, what am I going to do today? I think I’ll straighten my hair today.’”

Although it doesn’t appear that the songstress ever has a bad hair day, she says when she’s not loving the way her coif looks, she conceals it by “putting on a beanie. Or a side braid.”

But thankfully, those typical curls don’t take much effort. “A 3/4-in. curling iron and bobby pins,” she says of the essentials. “I don’t really put anything on it because if you have curly and you put too much product on it, it can get crunchy, which nobody likes.” Tell us: What do you think of Swift’s seasonal hair tactics?

–Kim Peiffer, with reporting by Jackie Fields

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“It’s a spark, a connection, a rush of something new,” Taylor Swift says in a teaser clip for her new fragrance, Wonderstruck. Due on shelves this October, the scent is sparking a lot of buzz — and the full-length commercial, which debuts Wednesday night during the X Factor at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, will likely get fans even more excited.

The clip features a mystery man, an elegant mansion and even a carousel, and of course Swift, who glides quietly around all of it in a Christian Siriano gown. “Once you’ve been struck, you’ll never be the same again,” she shares, as her song “Enchanted” plays in the background. In our exclusive behind-the-scenes photo (above), Swift gets ready for the shoot, receiving a touch-up on her ruby-red lips.

Swift announced plans for the fragrance in July, likening the creation process to recording an album. “It goes out into the world and becomes a part of people’s daily lives,” she said at the time. “It was fascinating to learn that you can layer so many different scents to create a beautiful end result.”

A fruity, floral fragrance boasting notes of raspberry, apple blossom, golden amber and sandalwood, it promises to leave a lasting impression, too. “A fragrance can help shape someone’s first impression and memory of you,” she says. “It’s exciting to think that Wonderstruck will play a role in creating some of those memories.”

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It’s “the beginning of something magical,” Taylor Swift teases in the debut ad for her first-ever fragrance, Wonderstruck. It certainly appears that way — the whimsical photo features the singer in a gorgeous gown, surrounded by trees and chandeliers.

Due out in October, Swift’s scent was naturally a personal venture, inspired by her song “Enchanted.” “I wrote the lyric, ‘I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home’ … about the first time you meet someone,” she explained in a release. “A fragrance can help shape someone’s first impression and memory of you. It’s exciting to think that Wonderstruck will play a role in creating some of those memories.”

The fruity, floral fragrance boasts notes of raspberry, apple blossom, golden amber and sandalwood. “It was fascinating to learn that you can layer so many different scents to create a beautiful end result,” Swift told WWD of the creation process. “Coming up with ideas for this fragrance and the packaging and message of it reminded me of what it’s like to plan an album launch. It goes out into the world and becomes a part of people’s daily lives.” Tell us: Will you buy a bottle of Wonderstruck?

–Kate Hogan

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Taylor Swift is no stranger to finding a creative outlet for her emotions, so it’s no surprise she’s channeling some of those feelings into her own perfume. After announcing last fall she would debut her first signature fragrance in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden, now the details of her new scent, Wonderstruck, have finally been released. “Wearing perfume is such a unique way to create memories. Like songs, a scent can take you back and allow you to relive a moment in time,” Swift said in a release. And everything from the perfume’s name to the specific ingredients of the scent were drawn from the singer’s personal life experiences. “I wrote the lyric, ‘I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home,’ for the song ‘Enchanted’ about the first time you meet someone,” she said. “A fragrance can help shape someone’s first impression and memory of you. It’s exciting to think that Wonderstruck will play a role in creating some of those memories.” Swift will help shape those memories with a gourmand floral scent, boasting notes of vibrant fruits including raspberry and apple blossom, plus notes of golden amber and sandalwood. Tell us: Are you excited to try Swift’s new fragrance? –Kim Peiffer

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Summer 2011 doesn’t just belong to “California Gurls” — it’s all about Rihanna, Taylor, Britney and of course Katy, too! The pop princesses (and country queen) are all on the road, greeting their fans and performing their hits on their respective summer tours. Katy Perry’s California Dreams tour features numerous candy-coated costume changes, including a Jeremy Scott-designed look inspired by Hershey’s kisses. Britney Spears’s Femme Fatale tour is a journey through the starlet’s pop-hit past, with costumes including a snake charmer outfit and mirrored gold jacket (plus some super-cute makeup artists). Rihanna’s Loud tour presents the redhead in a series of Swarovski crystal-studded outfits, including a racy bra and panty set. And Taylor Swift is showing off her style — and her musical talent (she plays several different instruments!) — on her Speak Now tour, where the Nashville star shows off her gams in short and sexy skirts. We love all the ladies’ looks, but want to know what you think.

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Reem Acra has a massive celebrity following, from Taylor Swift and Olivia Wilde to LeAnn Rimes and Christina Applegate. And now, the designer’s luxurious, romantic and body-conscious styles can be yours — without those pesky trips to New York and couture fittings — by visiting Shopbop.com. Acra curated a capsule collection exclusively for the site, set to debut July 11, consisting of the wedding gowns that made her famous and the evening wear beloved by the stars. “The Shopbop woman has the sophistication to understand this type of fashion and shop confidently online, from wherever she is in the world,” she said in a statement. “This customer looks to both Reem Acra and Shopbop to express her individuality and distinct personality.” The collection will include items ranging from an embellished headband for $450 to a sequined mini-dress for $4960, and feature the sorts of dramatic pieces she’s known for, like this black crepe gown and the “Sunset Boulevard” wedding dress we picked for Amy Adams! –Alex Apatoff

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Getting glammed up in a designer gown and heading off to Vogue‘s Met Costume Institute Gala sounds like a girl’s dream come true. But it’s not all couture and Cartier: some serious prep work goes into getting ready for such a fashion-forward event. Ashley Greene, wearing a blush tulle Donna Karan gown made just for her, was a prime example. “I had to do some strength training to wear it,” she joked to reporters on the red carpet last night, her mermaid train flowing gracefully behind her. “I saw it and was kind of like, ‘Anything is worth it to wear this dress.’” Meanwhile, pal Taylor Swift, who had to do a bit of maneuvering in order to share a hug with the Twilight star, said her dress was low maintenance — and not even itchy. “I’m comfortable,” she boasted of her fitted J. Mendel creation, adding, “It’s a little difficult with the train. But I’ve experienced worse.” While walking wasn’t a huge problem for the country star, it was getting to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art that proved to be a bit of a challenge. “The car ride over here was interesting,” she admitted. “You have to lay down on the seat and take the train and crumple it up on your lap.” Just as long as you emerge wrinkle-free!
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It seems the singing thing is working out for country star Taylor Swift, but just in case she ever fades out of the spotlight, she has a fallback plan: hair styling. During an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Tuesday, Swift explained that her backup singer approached her while they were on the road, saying she wanted to do something “drastically different.” When Swift suggested a haircut, her singer said sure — and asked the 21-year-old to do the honors. “We’re just kind of delirious from the road,” Swift explained. “I get scissors, I’m like … I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m the last person you should suggest to cut your hair. But I cut her hair.” Thankfully, the finished product, which included blunt bangs, was satisfactory. “She looked awesome,” Swift boasted. “So I started cutting all the people on the road’s hair!” Tell us: Would you let a friend cut your hair?

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Taylor Swift‘s head of curls might look like it’s hours in the making, but Swift tells PEOPLE that her signature style is all about taking it easy. “I haven’t blow-dried my hair since I was nine [years old],” the CoverGirl Spokeswoman and face of the NatureLuxe collection tells PEOPLE. “I can’t do it. I’m really impatient, so I just let it air dry,” she says of the laid-back attitude that stems from her youth. “I was a tangled-haired, barefoot kid running around on a farm for my childhood,” she says. “My mom didn’t really do too much to my hair other than sometimes she’d stick it up in a bow on top of my head.” As for the cat-eye liner she’s never spotted without: “I like liquid and it’s usually jet black. The basics are eyeliner, foundation and some sort of lip color,” she says. Her hue of preference? “Red, of course!” –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester; reporting by Pamela Edwards-Christiani and Jackie Fields

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Wednesday night was pretty busy for Taylor Swift! Between being crowned favorite country artist at the People’s Choice Awards to celebrating CoverGirl’s monumental 50th anniversary bash with famous pals like Ellen DeGeneres and Drew Barrymore, it was also a supremely fashionable one. The newly single 21-year-old first hit up L.A.’s Nokia Theatre in a light peach chiffon J. Mendel cocktail dress with pleated detail, accessorizing the fluttery sweet look with coordinating peeptoe heels and coral jewelry from Neil Lane. Next, it was off to Boa Steakhouse across town to fête the beauty brand’s birthday bash in a sexy sequined LBD from Mark + James by Badgley Mischka, pairing it with fun sparkly sandals and more Neil Lane jewelry –- perfect to party the night away in! Although she saved her easy, breezy, beautiful look for the awards show, Taylor looked fabulous all evening long, keeping her hair back in a soft updo and showing off her signature ruby lips at both events. Vote in the poll below: Which of Taylor Swift’s look did you prefer? – Hana Choi

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Looks like Taylor Swift has something new to croon about. Though the news broke back in April that the singer would be the newest face of CoverGirl, fans have had to wait to see shots from the star’s ad campaign for the brand’s nature-inspired cosmetics line — until now. “I’m really excited for people to discover the new NatureLuxe line from CoverGirl!” Taylor said in a release. Not surprisingly, the fresh-faced country star proved herself to be as easy, breezy, beautiful as expected: surrounded by swathes of green fabric in a behind-the-scenes shot, Swift’s airy campaign shot reflects the feeling of the products, which were designed to deliver a polished but lightweight finish. “The Silk Foundation and Gloss Balm are really light and fresh, they feel amazing on my skin,” Swift raves of the makeup. Ready to sing its praises too? Fans can snag Taylor’s favorite products when they start rolling out in January. –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

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Taylor Swift caused more than a few double-takes when she stepped onto the red carpet last night at the American Music Awards debuting a dramatic new hairstyle. Looking more supermodel than country singer, she showed off some fabulous new fringe with her usually curly tresses replaced by straight and sleek. The singer, who picked up the best female country artist award, complemented her new sophisticated style with a sparkly mini dress before pulling her hair back into a sleek ponytail for her performance. And while we’re not used to seeing Taylor without her signature cute curls, we’re loving this chic new style. Tell us: What do you think of Taylor’s new style? Do you prefer her hair curly or straight?
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